Helicobacter pylori infection in Africa: comprehensive insight into its pathogenesis, management, and future perspectives
Emmanuel B.N. Peter D.A. Peter M.O. Adedayo I.S. Olaifa K.
June 2025Springer
Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences
2025#11Issue 2378 - 401 pp.
Helicobacter pylori is a widespread bacterium that has effectively colonized half of the global population, with Africa having over 70% of the total burden of H. pylori infections (HPI). Considering its acknowledged classification of as bacterial carcinogens and their significant contribution to the development of gastrointestinal disorders such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric neoplasia, together with their growing resistance to antibiotics. Gaining insight into the etiology of this organism is crucial in order to investigate and develop appropriate treatment strategies. Furthermore, the rise of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics presents an extra danger in managing this detrimental bacterium. Our review focuses on investigating the presence of H. pylori in Africa and analyzing the various factors that contribute to its extensive prevalence. We simplified the complex mechanisms that H. pylori utilizes to flourish in the human body, with a specific emphasis on its virulence factors and antibiotic resistance. These variables pose significant challenges to conventional treatment strategies. In addition, we analyze both conventional and developing diagnostic methods, as well as the current treatment approaches implemented in various African nations. In addition, we tackle the distinct healthcare obstacles of the region and put-up practical remedies. The main goal of this review is to improve the formulation of more efficient methods for the management and treatment of HPI in Africa.
Africa , Carcinogens , Drug resistance , Helicobacter pylori , Pathogenesis , Peptic ulcer , Treatment
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Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria
Cell Biology and Genetics Unit, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Biofilm Laboratory, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Biology, Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Biology and Chemistry, Aktau, Kazakhstan
Department of Zoology
Cell Biology and Genetics Unit
Department of Crop Science
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Biofilm Laboratory
Department of Biology
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